Renaissance Chess Set with Traditional Brass Board

Direct form Greece comes this stunning set of metal chess men, capturing perfectly the majesty and drama of the Renaissance Period. Meaning "rebirth", from circa 1450-1600, the Renaissance Period in Europe was a time of great change and cultural revolution. This period is particularly significant in the history of chess as it represents the beginning of widespread popularity of the game throughout Europe. This chess set comes with a traditional chess board whose natural brass colored squares are cleverly counterpointed by the effective use of enameling.